The document discusses Teflon PTFE, a crystalline polymer invented by DuPont in 1938. It has exceptional resistance to chemicals and low friction. The document provides the typical physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of Teflon PTFE.
The document discusses Teflon PTFE, a crystalline polymer invented by DuPont in 1938. It has exceptional resistance to chemicals and low friction. The document provides the typical physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of Teflon PTFE.
The document discusses Teflon PTFE, a crystalline polymer invented by DuPont in 1938. It has exceptional resistance to chemicals and low friction. The document provides the typical physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of Teflon PTFE.
The document discusses Teflon PTFE, a crystalline polymer invented by DuPont in 1938. It has exceptional resistance to chemicals and low friction. The document provides the typical physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of Teflon PTFE.
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Teflon PTFE
(Pol ytetrafluoroethyl ene)
PTFE resin is in a class of paraffinic polymers that have some or all of the hydrogen replaced by fluoride. The original PTFE resin was invented by DuPont in 1938 and called Teflon.
PTFE is a crystalline polymer with a melting point of about 621 F (327 C). Density is 2.13 to 2.19 gm/cc. PTFE has exceptional resistance to chemicals. Its dielectric constant (2.1) and loss factor are low and stable across wide temperature and frequency range.
PTFE has useful mechanical properties from cryogenic temperatures at 500 F (280 C) continuous service temperatures. Its coefficient of friction is lower than almost any other material. It also has a high oxygen level.
Impact Strength D256 ft-lb/in 3.5 Hardness, Shore D D2240 50-65 Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic D1894 <10 ft/min 0.1 Thermal Melting Point D3418 F 621 Upper Service Temperature (20,000h) UL746B F 500 Flame Rating UL94 V-0 Limiting Oxygen Index D2863 % >95 Heat of Combustion D240 Btu/lb 2,200
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets. All values at 73F (23C) unless otherwise noted.
